Tragic death of young Ulster star and family members

News just coming in of a tragic family accident which resulted in the deaths of Nevin Spence, a young Ulster player, and his brother and father on their family farm....

" Ulster rugby were reeling at the news of the death of Nevin Spence, one of the rising stars of the game, along with his father and brother in a tragic accident on the family farm near Hillsborough.

A spokesman for Ulster Rugby said it wasn’t possible to make any statement until official confirmation was received from the police but it is expected that Chief Executive Shane Logan will host a press conference at Ravenhill at around lunchtime today.

It is understood Spence may have fallen into a slurry pit in an attempt to save a family pet and that both his father and brother died in attempting to rescue him.

This awful accident cuts short a young life but also a rugby career that was gathering pace. Only last Friday, Spence played for Ulster Ravens, the province’s second string, against Ulster A at Deramore Park, having missed much of last season through injury."


Tragic, tragic story. God rest their souls.

Edit: [Apologies - hadn't spotted this was a sticky story. Ignore this thread and mods can remove] PH

https://www.606v2.com/t34971-rip-nevin-spence

Pot whats the source you've quoted there? Thanks.

Ulster have made a statement on their Facebook page:

Ulster Rugby
2 hours ago
Tonight, rugby matters become irrelevant as we hear of the heart- breaking news that young Ulsterman Nevin Spence, his father and his brother, have all died in a slurry accident in Hillsborough, County Down.

On behalf of the unofficial UR fanpage, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Spence family circle and to their friends.

The BBC have also now reported it was Nevin and his family.

rodders wrote:https://www.606v2.com/t34971-rip-nevin-spence

Pot whats the source you've quoted there? Thanks.

Sunday Times, rodders. Terribly sad news.

I'm speechless at the news. Shocked. My prayers go with Nevins Spence's family for their loses.

sorry - hadn't spotted this in a sticky. Close this one up, mods, and leave the other sticky above.

Thanks Pot. Terrible beyond words.